This Cotton Candy Cake brings a whimsical touch to any festive gathering, combining the nostalgic flavor of cotton candy with a moist, airy cake. The colorful swirls and sweet frosting make it perfect for Christmas parties or family gatherings, adding a little magic to your celebrations.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cotton candy, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Pink and blue food coloring
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- Pink and blue food coloring
Directions:
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Make the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour mixture and milk, alternating between the two, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Add the Fun Colors: Divide the batter into two bowls. Add pink food coloring to one and blue to the other. Gently fold chopped cotton candy into both bowls, giving the cake a sweet surprise inside.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans, swirling each batter slightly with a knife for a marbled effect. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pans before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: Beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Add enough milk to reach a spreadable consistency. Divide the frosting into two bowls and color one pink and the other blue.
- Assemble and Decorate: Frost the cooled cake layers with the pink and blue frosting, alternating the colors. Garnish with extra cotton candy for a dreamy, festive finish.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: 520 kcal | Servings: 12
This cake is a fun, sweet treat that’s sure to brighten up any holiday gathering. The soft cake with the vibrant, cotton candy-inspired frosting will make everyone smile!
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Cotton Candy Cake: A Sweet, Dreamy Treat for the Holidays
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cotton candy, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Pink and blue food coloring
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- Pink and blue food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Make the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour mixture and milk, alternating between the two, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Add the Fun Colors: Divide the batter into two bowls. Add pink food coloring to one and blue to the other. Gently fold chopped cotton candy into both bowls, giving the cake a sweet surprise inside.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans, swirling each batter slightly with a knife for a marbled effect. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pans before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: Beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Add enough milk to reach a spreadable consistency. Divide the frosting into two bowls and color one pink and the other blue.
- Assemble and Decorate: Frost the cooled cake layers with the pink and blue frosting, alternating the colors. Garnish with extra cotton candy for a dreamy, festive finish.
Notes
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: 520 kcal | Servings: 12
This cake is a fun, sweet treat that’s sure to brighten up any holiday gathering. The soft cake with the vibrant, cotton candy-inspired frosting will make everyone smile!